The George Washington Parkway area of Alexandria encompasses the neighborhoods along the George Washington Memorial Parkway from the 495 Beltway just south of Old Town Alexandria down to Mount Vernon.

For those seeking to escape the busy city life, the George Washington Parkway in Southern Alexandria offers peaceful scenic vistas of the Potomac River and woodlands.

Single Family Homes in Established Neighborhoods

The GW Parkway area of Alexandria offers beautiful single family homes in established neighborhoods including:

Belle Haven: The Belle Haven Country Cluband surrounding Belle Haven residential community was developed in the early 1920's when an Alexandria civil engineer named David Howell purchased the land from the Robinson family. Mr Howell set up two corporations, one to establish a golf course and country club and the other to build the residential subdivision. The land for the golf course was deeded to the Belle Haven Country Club in 1924. The land carries a rich history where the West Grove Plantation was the site of an action by federal troops during the civil war against the owner's sons who were officer's in General Robert E. Lee's staff.

The name Belle Haven was derived from the Scottish who settled along the Potomac River in the early 1700's. This settlement was named for their favorite countryman, the Earl of Belhaven.

Belle View: The Belle View area is anchored by the Belle Haven Shopping Center, which is home to one of my favorite dinner spots when my wife and I are craving Indian Food. Convenience is the name with nearby local businesses including Dishes of India, the Italian Deli, The Virginia Florist, Spokes Etc bicycle shop and Safeway grocery store.

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